Vestar and GreyLion Complete Equity Recapitalization of 360training

RLG Capital & Trinity Investors Recapitalize eLearning Brothers to Acquire Trivantis and Edulence (KnowledgeLink)

May 3, 2020

Education

RLG Capital and Trinity Investors led a $38 million recapitalization of learning-technology company eLearning Brothers, with co-investors HCAP Partners and Eagle Marsh Holdings and senior debt provided by KeyBank. The financing enables eLearning Brothers to simultaneously acquire Trivantis and Edulence (KnowledgeLink), combining authoring tools (Lectora), VR builder (CenarioVR), an LMS (KnowledgeLink) and content/licensing into an integrated corporate learning platform.

Gryphon Investors Majority Recapitalizes Heartland Veterinary Partners

December 12, 2019

Veterinary

Gryphon Investors has made a majority recapitalization investment in Heartland Veterinary Partners, a Chicago-based veterinary support organization with nearly 100 practices and over 200 veterinarians. Tyree & D'Angelo Partners and Heartland management retain minority stakes; Varagon Capital Partners led financing for the transaction. Terms were not disclosed.

360training Acquires TIPS and Related Brands from Health Communications

September 27, 2021

Education

360training, backed by GreyLion Capital, acquired several alcohol-safety training brands owned by Health Communications, Inc., including TIPS, GetTIPS, eTIPS, CAST, Compliance Solutions, and ASSET. The deal expands 360training’s regulatory training portfolio and national alcohol-safety coverage, enabling delivery of alcohol server and related compliance courses across all 50 U.S. states.

Vestar Capital Partners Makes Investment in Tech24 with HCI Equity Partners and Management

October 5, 2023

HVAC & Mechanical

Vestar Capital Partners has joined Tech24 as a new investor alongside existing shareholder HCI Equity Partners and the company's management team in a sponsor recapitalization. The investment will fund Tech24's continued organic and acquisitive growth across new and existing geographies and end markets; Tech24 is a Greenville, South Carolina-headquartered leader in commercial foodservice equipment repair and preventive maintenance.

360training Acquires VanEd (Van Education Center)

May 3, 2021

Education

360training, a PE-backed online training provider headquartered in Austin, Texas, has acquired VanEd (Van Education Center), an established online real estate, appraisal, and broker licensing school headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. The acquisition will expand 360training's real estate education offerings and extend its reach for pre-license, post-license, continuing education, broker, and appraiser courses across additional states.

Echo360 Merges with Turning with Investment from Centre Lane Partners

January 11, 2022

Education

Echo360 merged with Turning to create an expanded SaaS-based video learning and engagement platform, supported by new capital from private equity firm Centre Lane Partners. The combined company will operate under the Echo360 brand and aims to broaden capabilities and market reach across higher education, K‑12, corporate, and government training markets.